Executive producer is nothing but a person who is responsible for overall quality control of production. Actually, executive producer is a part of team, who is responsible for choosing best marketable projects and also ensures that the projects guarantee success. There have production in numerous fields such as television programs, including serial dramas, drama documentaries, dramas, documentaries, etc. often, commissioners are credited as executive producer, who work for the broadcasters. In some kind of production, the role of executive producer can be combine with the line producers, so that in addition to funding, they also responsible for monitoring its usage during the production. In some entertainment programs, well known and experienced writers are also credited as an executive producer. Currently, the executive producer role is also often combined with the program editor. Usually, executive producers are experienced industry practitioner, who brings their individual talents and skills to this particular demanding role.
Depending on the kind of broadcaster, genre or production, the role of executive producer varies. They must have a capacity to choose best commercial and marketable projects from the wide range of proposals. They can get helps from other to develop script or to make project more marketable. Main job of executive producer is to find suitable markets or best outlets. In order to promote their project nationally or internationally, they can attend some film and TV marketing festivals like MIP-TV International Films, Cannes, and also Programme Market for TV, etc. the production cost can be equally shared among number of organization partners, who broadcast the finished project eventually. But the success of any projects depends on the overall responsibility of executive producers.
Executive producer need some practical knowledge of legal, financial and regulatory requirement. They should be outstanding people managers and good networkers. They must have full commitment to high quality programming with financial acumen. Based on each production requirements, they must able to prioritize across number of projects. They should able to understand program market as well as audience dynamics in addition to requirements of audience of individual broadcasters and also individual commissioners’ preferences in some cases. In addition to English language, it is better to know additional languages in order to develop partnerships as well as marketing opportunities worldwide. Some of the required key skills are effective and highly negotiating skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced analytical skills, excellent pitching, presentation, and marketing abilities, excellent managerial and organizational skills, effective mentoring and leadership skills, problem solving and initiative skills. With these skills, an executive producer can became a best producer.
Even though, no specific training or educational qualifications are needed for the executive producer role. The executive producer can gain useful knowledge by finishing a degree related to media. It is essential to have wide knowledge and experience in the production process. Some kinds of specialist courses involve experience producers. For example, institution runs by the UK MEDIA funded by EU. They are offering training in various fields such as developing networks, co-production, and pitching, partnerships, and other topics.
